Chris Hawrylak > Geldards LLP > Derby, England > Lawyer Profile

Geldards LLP
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1 Pride Place
Pride Park
DE24 8QR
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Construction & Infrastructure

Position

Chris is considered by his clients to be “extremely proactive” and excels in regeneration projects, funding transactions and complex commercial developments. He is recognised by the Legal 500 as a ‘leading individual’ in the sector. Chris has a strong reputation for high levels of client service combined with a strong sense of commercial awareness, and is considered the ‘go-to’ construction specialist for several of the East Midlands’ largest developers and contractors. With an in-depth understanding of the industry, Chris will support you wherever you are in the supply chain, including local authorities, developers, contractors, funding institutions and other construction professionals.

Chris has a proven track record in risk management and project delivery and has extensive experience of:

  • Interfacing multiple construction contracts and consultants’ appointments on fundable terms
  • Insurance issues and the interfacing of the different policies; namely Works Insurance, PL and PI
  • Market expectations on contractual terms which limit the liability of the project team.

Chris has particular expertise in funding arrangements and advises large regional and national clients on security requirements for high value projects. His knowledge of regeneration work means he has been retained to advise public sector clients on some of the East Midlands’ largest regeneration projects.

Lawyer Rankings

East Midlands > Public sector > Public sector

Geldards LLP‘s dedicated public sector offering fields specialist solicitors with a deep understanding of projects and public law issues. On behalf of local authorities, the firm undertakes a broad workload which includes handling complex projects, planning issues, and public procurement matters. Paul Hilsdon has notable experience working for local authorities, universities, and multi-academy trusts, while Chris Hawrylak is highly regarded for his risk management, funding documentation, and project capabilities. Clare Hardy is skilled at governance and administrative law work, and Neil Walker has specialist real estate expertise.

East Midlands > Real estate > Construction

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Geldards LLP is well respected for its work in the industrial and logistics sectors, in which it acts for a range of developer clients. The team is also active in advising on regenerative projects undertaken by local authorities. Team head Chris Hawrylak advises various construction stakeholders and has noteworthy expertise in energy projects, while Claire Laviers assists with all stages of construction projects. Grace Day routinely advises on a litany of contentious and non-contentious construction matters.